It Is Done...I Hope

So...I had the surgery on 12/16/19 and went home on 12/17/19! What a relief, as the hospital room was FREEZING COLD...and the food was salt-free, caffeine-free, and flavor-free. An angel in a nurse's uniform had brought me a cup of coffee with actual caffeine in it, which was just what I had needed to conquer the sinus headache brought on by the cold, dry room.

I'm having surprisingly little pain, which is nice. Today I'm driving myself to the follow-up appointment since I'm not on any opioids. No antibiotics have been prescribed, either, which is of some concern since I've been labeled as "infection-prone." So far there are no signs of infection, however.  Hooray! Will take extra time to drive s-l-o-w-l-y as I'm not sure how that seatbelt is going to feel, nor how getting in and out of the car is going to feel.

I'm just so looking forward to healing. Again. And also to having a real fake boob. Fake fake boobs are a pain in the...chest. It will be a relief to have something that's meant for its purpose, rather than trying to improvise with uncomfortable, uncooperative alternatives.

Although four surgeries instead of one was a lot to go through, it kind of cushioned the blow of losing a breast, since it went in stages (more like pieces...oy!) It's still horrible, but it seems easier to accept this way, rather than what would have been a "one and done."

I'm grateful to have Christmas to distract me! And am looking forward to a new year with new beginnings, including getting my business up and running again.

Thank you to all of you for your good thoughts and prayers. The power of prayer has never been more apparent in my life than it has this past year or so. God bless you all.

P.S. Some wonderful, thoughtful friend sent me the warmest, softest blanket via Amazon yesterday, and I DON'T KNOW WHO IT IS! Alas, there was no card nor note nor clue of any kind. I'm so thankful for that and perhaps you can reveal your identity so that I can thank you personally. 💗